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Where would I find records for war of 1812

RossSmith53 — 2013-04-20 20:43:47Z

George Washington Smith was born in 1785 and served in the War of 1812. He received land in Hancock co Ga for his service. He was drafted when he was in Robertson co TN in 1814. Would anyone know where I could find his military records and location of the land he received for his military service? Thanks, Ross

Re: Where would I find a roster of the War of 1812(GA) and the indian war

kcbray — 2013-01-26 00:15:22Z

I found the roster of my ancestors in books at the library in Bibb County, Georgia.

Wootteen's Detachment, GA Militia, War of 1812

MRFlahaus — 2011-12-13 22:25:50Z

Hi Everyone; Who is Wootteen or Wooteen of Wootteen's Detachment? Who were Officers and Men of said Detachment? Where are they in the structure of GA Militia during War of 1812? Were they US Regulars or Volunteers? Where did they serve? An enquiring mind wants to know, not anyone inpetular now just the Unit! Tks! Flahaus@yahoo.com

Land grant bounty

MRFlahaus — 2010-12-15 23:34:09Z

Does anyone if the government original petition foe land grant bounty, my GGGGgrandmother Sarah B. Reid recieved a widow grant for husband's Abner service in the War of 1812. It was granted in 1853 for land in Alabama; warrent # 45418.
tahnks in advance mike reid email: flahaus@yahoo.com

Wooten Detachment, Georgia Militia

MRFlahaus — 2010-12-15 23:25:10Z

Would like know more about the Wooten's Detachment! Rosters, when did they form, battles and campaign' they were involved in, sturcture or formation. any general information would be grateful mike

Re: Where would I find a roster of the War of 1812(GA) and the indian war

peggystiefvater — 2010-02-01 22:53:55Z

The war of 1812 was fought in Mississippi also in louisiana,if you try one of these places they might have what you need,or try the nearest Church of JesusChrist of Latter Day Saints Family History Center they can help.Hope this helps.

"The Battle of Stoney Creek"

20patrick — 2009-07-21 22:01:36Z

Finally have a book written on,The Battle of Stoney Creek.
"Strange Fatality, The Battle of Stoney Creek, 1813" by James E Elliott. The Web site is listed below
"Difficult to execute and risky in the extreme, night attacks were the tactic of last resort, reserved for only the most desperate of situations. The over matched British army, short of men and ammunition, faced certain defeat in a conventional, daylight encounter. Brought to bay by a larger force, there was only one possible out – turn and face the strange – strike the pursuers in the middle of the night.

In this ground-breaking study of a battle in which both sides were essentially blind, James Elliott sheds light, not only on a violent donnybrook in the dark, but also on the bizarre train of events that occasioned it, including:

The massive textbook operation that quickly overwhelmed Fort George, but allowed the British army to escape.
The failed British assault at the eastern end of Lake Ontario that hobbled American plans to confront the British army on the Niagara.
The unlikely chain of circumstance that led not one, but two American generals to surrender their swords.
The curious fate of the British brigadier who lost his hat, his horse and his command during the battle.
The powerful fear of native warriors that conjured “all the Indians in Canada” on the battlefi eld at Stoney Creek.
The repeated chance appearances by the Royal Navy squadron on Lake Ontario that unnerved the American high command.
The fable of the militiaman who, a full 12 years after his death in 1877, was accorded laurels as the “hero” of Stoney Creek.
The second Battle of Stoney Creek that played out over 20 years with the combatants split on gender lines.

With 10 original maps, over 100 illustrations, portraits and photographs, many never seen before, as well as appendices on battlefield archaeology and the little-known “monument war.”

Published by Robin Brass Studio
www.strangefatality.com

1 Regiment (Chamber's) GA Militia

PSmith2987 — 2008-10-14 17:39:42Z

Can someone tell me where this regiment was formed?

I am looking for information on Kilby Whichard who is listed as being in this regiment.

I would appreciate any information.

ENSIGN-JACOB HINTON

x2bjones — 2008-02-13 09:32:26Z

LOOKING FOR ANY INTEL ON ***ENSIGN-JACOB HINTON***-(b.joco,NC-circa-1760-1770)----SON OF ***LT.MALACHI & SARA(WIMBERLY)-HINTON***!!!
SOURCES SAY HE AND *HARDY HILL HINTON*-[brother]WENT TO "GEORGIA,WILKES/AUGUSTA areas"-(before-1800)???
BOTH MEN MIGRATED TO "HENRY COUNTY, GA"-(about-1820)!!!
HENRY COUNTY LIBRARY HAS SEVERAL BOOKS ON THEIR FAMILY, WITH MILITARY REFERANCES TO-"REV.WAR&/or WAR of 1812",SHOWING *JACOB HINTON* WITH "MILITIA RANK" OF-***ENSIGN***!!
WE CAN FIND---"NO OTHER INTEL" ON THEIR SERVICE!!!!!!!
THANKS & GOD BLESS
SEMPER FI

Re: Hosea Berry in GA

dsegelquist — 2007-07-03 15:47:58Z

I'm not of the family just a helper and I have no info on Hosea Berry but here are the names of his children, this is all I have.

Littleton C. Berry b. 1805 Ga.
John L. Berry b. 1811 Ga.
Rodye Berrry b. 1821 Ga.
Mackley M. A. Berry b. 1826 Al.
G. W. Berry b. 1838 Al.

Dennis Segelquist
Military & Civilian Surname Searcher
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

Ist Georgia Militia Harris Regiment

pafrsm1 — 2007-02-21 04:20:43Z

Ist Georgia Militia command of Brigadier Gen. John Floyd. Under his command was Harris Regiment. Harris Regiment was engaged on Jan. 27, 1814 at Fort Definance on Calibee Creek Mississippi Territory. Present day location is 25 miles east of Montgomery Alabama.
At this battle my 4th Great Grandpa , James P. Snow was killed.
I am trying to locate a possible burial site of this soldier.

Fort Definance was only a brush and log's piled up for some protection against the Redstick Warriors. Not a regular Fort.
Any information would be most appreciated.

Hosea Berry -

2006-07-29 23:15:06Z

I am a descendant of this 1812 veteran who moved from Georgia to Alabama. Would like to gather information about his life in Georgia. Believe he may have left Alabama.

Want to compare information?

Joanne W Gokey

Re: Hosea Berry in GA

2006-06-26 15:55:55Z

This is what I've got:
Hosea Living with son, Mackley in 1850 AL Tallapoosa Co. census
1855 Tallapoosa Co. AL state census
Living in Montgomery co,AL in 1840 &1830 census
Served in War of 1812 fighting in East Fla.
Would love to know more about his wife, children, and parents.

Re: Hosea Berry in GA

2006-06-25 22:29:25Z

I am also researching Hosea Berry born in GA 1787. Has anyone found more information? Thanks.

Where would I find a roster of the War of 1812(GA) and the indian war

rsmith6670 — 2006-06-22 21:25:56Z

Solomon Ray died in 1813. He lived in Jasper co Ga. I am trying to find out if he died in the War of 1812 or the indian war. Would anyone be able to tell me how to find a roster fo men from Georgia that served in these wars? Thanks

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

2006-06-10 20:11:55Z

Dennis, tried this web address and could not get anything. Please respond to my e-mail address:
genfinger@phonl.com
Thank you

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

dsegelquist — 2006-06-10 14:23:51Z

I for got last night that I use yahoo, the site is just called ( family search ) it’s number one on their list, but you still have to use the title of ( L D S family search ) to get there, I use the advanced search. To find the family you well have to use Joshua Mercer, State Al. or you won’t find the right info.
Good Luck
Dennis S.

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

2006-06-10 11:05:20Z

Thank you so much for this info. Will get busy and see what I can find.

Gloria

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

dsegelquist — 2006-06-10 06:32:01Z

I’m sure it was not a lottery. If they had to paid for the land the cost would not be less then .50 cents a acre and not more then $2. 00 dollars a acre the going rate was $1.25 acre
The address’s below are for page 210 A.-11, Page 211 is the title your land came under and page 210 A. & 11 is the Law that was passed on March 3, 1807, This info may come in handy.

http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsp/029/0200/02240210.gif
http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llsp/029/0200/02250211.gif

I could not give all the info for the Silas family for they go way back.
If you would go to the web site of the ( L D S family Search ) you could find who the children married and their family’s you can also follow Silas and his wife Father and Mother and their father and mother and so on. Like I said this family goes way back.

I could not find any children for Joshua Mercer and Mary D. Mercer.
Mary D. ( Wells ) Mercer
b. May 11, 1790, Ga.
d. Sept. 17, 1880, Gordon, Henry Co. Al.

Silas Mercer, b. Feb. 1745, Currituck Bay, N. C., d. Aug. 1, 1796, Wilkes, Ga.
Father: James Mercer
Mother: Ann Jones
Married: Dorcas Green, 1768, Halifax N. C.
Children
1. F. Mary Mercer, b. abt. 1776, Wilkes Ga.
2. F. Mary Mercer b. abt. 1776, Halifax, N. C.
3. F. Nancy Mary Mercer b. 1777 d. 1777
4. M. Mourning Mercer b. abt. 1782 N. C.
5. F. Mourning Mercer b. abt. 1782 N. C.
6. M. Daniel Mercer b. 1780 N. C. d. Feb. 26, 1830 Ga.
7. M. Mount Moriah Mercer b. 1787 Wilkes Ga. D. 1822 Oglethorpe Ga.
8. M. Harmon Mercer : ( reverend ) b. 1784 N. C. d. Jan. 13, 1854
9. M. Mercer b. 1788 d. 1869
10. M. Joshua Mercer b. 1788 d. Feb. 4, 1869
11. F. Anna Mercer b. 1774 d. 1852
12. M. Jesse Mercer b. 1769 d. 1841

Note I know some of these names and dates don’t look right but the is the way they had it in the index.

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

2006-06-09 19:30:51Z

Yes, this is my family. In some of my research (one line only)saw where Mary Wells Mercer had received a pension. It would be interesting to know how much, etc. On the land info, was this thru a lottery? Thanks

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

dsegelquist — 2006-06-09 01:46:10Z

On Mary D. Mercer I have no info was Mercer her maden name?
If not this could be your family if so I'll send dates places and the childrens names.

Joshua Mercer
father: Silas Mercer
mother: Dorcas Green
married: Mary D. ( Wells ) Mercer.

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

2006-06-08 22:04:41Z

Thank you. Joshua is one I have been looking for. Also, would like information on Mary D Mercer in Alabama (look up).

Gloria

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

dsegelquist — 2006-06-07 20:49:23Z

Gloria
These are the pension rolls from the Treasury Office under the act of March 3, 1835.
There were no other Mercers on the list of Georgia. However if you had other Mercers from other States I’ll be happy to take a look.

I took these Mercers out of me index’s this is all the info I well have on them, I don’t know if these are family or not but thought you would like to see them?

Joshua Mercer of Washington county in the State of Florida, his pension was eight dollars a month, his pension started Jan. 1, 1852, he had ask Congress to be restored to the pension rolls.

Robert Mercer, Midshipman, his ship was the Frigate Delaware, his interest started Dec. 5, 1778, amount issued $49.83.

Hugh Mercer, Virginia, Brigadier General, killed Jan. 3, 1777, paid to his widow $5,250.00, his son was also name Hugh.

Land west of Pearl Rive, Abstracts.

Simeon Mercer, Dec. 31, 1807, 320 acres, on the waters of Bayou Sara.

Thomas Mercer, Dec. 30, 1807, 320 acres, on the waters of Thompson Creek.

William Mercer, Dec. 30, 1807, 320 acres, on the waters of the Bayou Sara.
Note: The index had it spelled William but on the records it was spelled Wil’son.

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

2006-06-07 17:06:49Z

Thank you. I have other Mercer family I would like to look up. Can this one also be used for Pensions?

Re: MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

dsegelquist — 2006-06-07 14:52:19Z

I hope this well help this address well take you to your info. There well be a enlarging box in the lower right corner of the page.
I couldn’t find Silas, he didn’t make the list. This info comes from the Library of Congress.
http://memory.loc.gov/ll/llss/0200/0251/0100/01950005.gif

MERCERS IN REV. WAR & 1812

GloriaEnfinger27 — 2006-05-16 00:48:36Z

Joshua Mercer (Capt. Browning's Co), Silas Mercer. Info is supposed to be on Ga. Roster of the Rev. I do not know if this is on line, but I would like to get copy of war record and for this, I need Rank, Company, etc.. Can anyone help me? They served in GA.

Trying to locate a (Jas) Henry Scott, possibly from Georgia

Tejas1829_1 — 2006-05-13 21:40:45Z

I'm trying to find any resources that might lead to me to find a (Jas) Henry Scott, who could have served during the War of 1812.

He was born possibly in Georgia in 1792 and appeared on the Franklin County, Alabama census for 1820. Since the Franklin County, AL Courthouse records were destroyed for this time period, I'm hoping a military record might shed some light on this individual.

Thanks.

Chuck Parker
Tejas1829@aol.com

Hosea Berry in GA

2006-04-18 13:49:28Z

Researching Hosea Berry born in GA 1787. Served in Capt James Willis's co 1st Regiment in War of 1812. Have compiled service record from NARA, but doesn't tell me where he was from. I'd really appreciate anyone who can help me find where he might have been from. Thanks.

Re: GA militia formation

gregoryburnham1 — 2006-04-11 15:10:08Z

Try these sites: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylor/gamildefine.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/military/military.htm

Re: Early Georgia Milita records 1778-1820?

gregoryburnham1 — 2006-04-11 14:39:37Z

Patrick, Thank you for your reply. I am trying to locate militia records for my ancestor Coatsworth Pinkney Black, and Garvin Black who resided in Jackson Co, GA sometime between 1812-1819. Jackson Co was as the edge of the organized counties at that time. I will check as you suggested in neighboring SC. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Question do you know if whites ever got married during this period in official "Cherokee or Creek" nations? Thanks

Re: GA militia formation

2006-04-03 00:38:11Z

Thanks for the info! I would love to have the website that lists where the regiments were formed. I have gotten copies of Nahor's military record so I have a few tidbits of info from that. He, of course, never filed for a pension nor did he have a widow that filed for one. I have good info about where Nahor was from 1820 on, but not much except for the military service before that and no clue as to who his parents actually were.

Look foward to hearing from you about the website!

Re: Early Georgia Milita records 1778-1820?

2006-04-02 21:29:20Z

Scott,
What is it you are looking for. If it is a missing Georgia 1812 ancestor, he may not be recorded in a Georgia Militia. 3/4th of Georgia was Indian Territory at the outbreak of the War. There are over 15,000 recorded Georgia Militia volunteers recorded in the NARA, but a great number not recorded in the Georgia militia joined up with other State militias during the Red Stick wars.
If it is writting a Militia History. there are ways to accomplish the task.
Patrick

Early Georgia Milita records 1778-1820?

gregoryburnham1 — 2006-04-02 10:23:50Z

Patrick, have you had much luck with the county militia records for this period. My understanding is that in Georgia when a male reached the age of 15 he was required to register for the county militia. Is there a central location for these records at the state level perhaps? Or is it a county by county search. And have you had much luck in finding these records if they exist. Appreciate your help, Scott

Seminole and Florida Wars 1817ish

gregoryburnham1 — 2006-04-02 10:19:37Z

Anyone familiar with what type or "how much" info can be obtained from these records? Not sure exactly where to right for these records? Any direction would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: GA militia formation

gregoryburnham1 — 2006-04-02 10:15:19Z

In 1827 Ga land lottery Nahor Marshall was a resident of Putnam Co., Capt Sinson's Dist and drew land in CArroll Co., GA.

Hope this helps,

Re: GA militia formation

gregoryburnham1 — 2006-04-02 10:10:53Z

I do find Nahar Marshall: MARSHALL NAHAR PRIVATE PRIVATE 3 REG'T WIMBERLY'S GA Militi 132 602 .
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/military/warof1812/r...

The following pension of an individual references her husband was in Wimberly's , 3 regt and the soldier was a resident of Jones Co., GA. (Tudor, John Evans - Bounty Land Claim of his widow November 12 1851 Warof1812 3rd Regiment (Wimberly's) Georgia Militia). You can google this.

Another source: http://www.rootsweb.com/~gataylor/regim.htm
3rd Regiment Wimberly's
3 Reg't (Wimberly's) Georgia Militia,
all as privates: Bennet King, Isaac S. King, Jacob King, John King, and John King.
Dempsey Butler is listed as Pvt. in 3rd Regt GA Militia (Wimberly's). Dempsey Butler, b ca 1788, NC He was in Jones Co, Ga in 1827 when he made application in the 1827 GA Land Lottery based on service in the War of 1812. gerhardt@owc.net Marken Gerhardt

Captain Cyrus White, Wimberlys Regt, Gen Blackshiers Division drafted at Madison, Morgan County, in the fall of 1814, and served about six months. He was released/mustered out at a camp or fort in Georgia, I havent looked that up yet. From a widows pension application. Bobby Hanson bobbypat@bellsouth.net

Joseph Brooke served in 3 REG'T (Wimberly's) Georgia Militia during the War of 1812. He was stationed in Jasper County, GA. Brown V. Brooke Comanche, TX irbrooke@comanchetx.com

Captain Lewis Easter

Captain William Harvey

Matthew Hodges

Lewis Lee

John Reid

Jesse Thomas

John Thomas

John Wilson.
_____________________________

If you can email me tomorrow when I am back home and at my desk, I believe I have a site which tells where the regiments pulled from.

Lemuel Tippins or Joseph Underhill

GARYSULLIVAN82 — 2006-02-21 02:20:27Z

Does anyone know anything of a Capt. Lemuel Tippins with Georgia Volunteers during War of 1812? Probably from Ware County area

GA militia formation

2006-01-12 02:27:45Z

Were the various regiments for the GA militia formed based on geography? In other words, were all of the men in the 3rd Reg. Wimberly's from the same area? If so, is there a way to find out what general area the regiment drew from?

My ggg-grandfather Nahor MARSHALL was in Wimberly's Regiment, but that is the first time he shows up anywhere and I don't know anything about who his parents were.

Thanks for any help!
Susie

Georgia Volunteers, Cpt. R. L. Gamble,Comm by Major Robert Bowling

bblack_1 — 2005-12-04 02:03:12Z

Does anyone have information on the GA Volunteer militia that included men from Burke, Jefferson, and other surrounding counties in the southeast during the year 1814, especially March to Sept. Captain R. L. Gamble and Commander Major Robert Bowling lead this group.

My 3rd great grandfather Samuel Walden is listed as a private with this unit from the GA Militia Rosters under the War of 1812.

Were they stationed at a Georgia Fort? Where? What activities if any were happening in 1814. Was this just a support/home front protection unit?

Any info appreciated.
Beverly Walden Black

War of 1812 and the Creeks

2005-11-03 04:43:34Z

How much did the War of 1812 contribute to the Creek Indian Wars? Folks will surely be talking about it when Old Knoxville Days celebrates Benjamin Hawkins and the Creek Legacy Nov. 12 and 13, 2005, in Crawford County, GA. This living history festival will feature as special guests members of the Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe from Whigham, GA, who will be camped in Knoxville to demonstrate tribal skills of the early 1800s. The festival will also feature an old-fashioned Sacred Harp Singing, handcraft vendors, exhibits, hands-on children's activities, music, mule wagon rides, and drama. We have not been able to find War of 1812 re-enactors to participate. If you know someone who'd like to come, please let us know. And PLEASE COME.
For information, see www.rootsweb.com/~gacchs or call the Chamber of Commerce at 478-836-3825. Knoxville is 25 miles west of Macon.

Re: 1790, 1800 and 1810 census for Georgia Burned?

2005-08-23 01:11:31Z

Kathy,
For whatever reason they are lost, but there are census substitutes, such as tax lists. the land lottery, for 1803, 1806, 1819.. In 1790 there were only eleven counties, with about 70% of the state being Indian land. Some of these counties had areas that were enumerated in the Counties of bordering states. You could throw in the 1812-1815 war of 1812 as another resource.
Patrick

1790, 1800 and 1810 census for Georgia Burned?

2005-08-23 00:37:44Z

Is it true that the 1790, 1800 and 1810 census for the state of Georgia were burned by the british in the war of 1812.?

There is no listing for these years at ancestry.com.

UGA Alumni in the War of 1812

2005-04-19 17:14:08Z

Has anyone identified any University of Georgia alumni who were killed in service during the War of 1812? The university has recently erected a memorial and we are still searching for veterans who were killed during various conflicts--have not been able to locate any from the War of 1812 as of yet. Thanks.

Re: Georgia, Jones' Regiment

2005-01-13 00:53:29Z

Pat,
I presume you have his pension file and land warrant data. I cant tell you the source of a Georgia soldiers 1812 list, but you can achieve the same through the 1812 soldier CD' s available.

Re: Georgia Volunteers, Cpt. R. L. Gamble,Comm by Major Robert Bowling

pvolkmann — 2005-01-13 00:13:36Z

No He stayed in georgia. His older sons came to Missouri around 1852.

Re: Georgia Volunteers, Cpt. R. L. Gamble,Comm by Major Robert Bowling

2005-01-12 19:50:14Z

Did your Samuel Move on to Mississippi in the later 1800's?

Re: Georgia, Jones' Regiment

2005-01-12 19:18:42Z

Was there ever a list found for Georgia soldiers? My ggggrandfather, Samuel Warden was in Adam G. Saffold's Company under Lt. Colonel Jone's Battallion Detachment Georgia Militia. He was from Franklin County, GA.

Re: Georgia Volunteers, Cpt. R. L. Gamble,Comm by Major Robert Bowling

2005-01-12 19:07:51Z

I was looking into finding a list of soldiers of the War of 1812 when I came across your posting of Georgia Volunteers. I thought it was odd that the person I am researching is Samuel Warden the Younger as he is called. He fought in the war in Adam G. Saffold's Company (December 1814 to May 1815) under Lt. Col Jones Battallion Detachment Georgia Militia. Samule was born april 1793 in Franklin County, GA. His father and Grandfather fought in the Revolutinary War and had come to the United States from Northern Ireland in 1771.

Re: 3 Reg. Wimberly's Georgia Militia War of 1812

2004-11-18 12:54:02Z

My ancestor was Solomon Ray who lived in Jaspwe Co Ga and died in 1813. I believe he might havew served in the War of 1812 and micht have been killed in the War of 1812. Would you be able to tell me how I could find out if Solomon ray served in the War of 1812? Thanks, Ros

Re: Georgia Volunteers, Cpt. R. L. Gamble,Comm by Major Robert Bowling

edmarsh — 2004-11-17 06:31:09Z

I am researching a Samuel Walden b. in GA c1797. Would like to discuss your ancestor. My Samuel is listed in Lawrence County Census docs in 1820-1850.